The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Petersburg

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF VSURF IS TO SUPPORT THE VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY'S ("UNIVERSITY") OBJECTIVES FOR RESEARCH, PUBLIC SERVICE, ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT. AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNIVERSITY, VSURF EXEMPLIFIES THE SAME SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FOCUSES ON THE APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP NEW IDEAS, METHODS AND OPPORTUNITIES. IN ITS CAPACITY, VSURF WILL PROVIDE SEVERAL SERVICES RELATED TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION, AND THE OFFICE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH & PROGRAMS.

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CARES, INC. PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD, FUEL AND SHELTER TO TRANSIENTS AND HOMELESS FAMILIES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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TO (I)REPURPOSE THE FORMER WILLIAM R MCKENNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO CREATE THE FIRST CITY-WIDE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM-CENTER (THE "MUSEUM-CENTER") TO REFLECT THE SIGNIFICANT ISTORY OF THE PETERSBURG AREA WHERE THERE WAS ONE OF THE LARGEST CONCENTRATIONS OF FREED AFRICAN AMERICANS;(II) EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 137 S. SYCAMORE STREET IN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA (THE "MCKENNEY BUILDING") THAT HOUSES THE MUSEUM CENTER, INCLUDING GENERAL WILLIAM MAHONE, WHO RESIDED IN THE BUILDING IN 1867, AND HIS READJUSTER PARTY; (III) RESTORE THE MCKENNEY BUILDING WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS, GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND SERVICES DONATED BY THE CITY OF PETERSBURG; AND (IV) CREATE AN ARCHIVAL SPACE/RESEARCH FACILITY WITH A SEARCHABLE CATALOG SYSTEM FOR PAPER ARCHIVES AND EPHEMERA OWNED BY THE CITY OR GIFTED BY THE PUBLIC (THE "RESEARCH FACILITY").

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SERVES AS A CENTRAL FACILITY FOR THE ARTS BY PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL AND CHARITABLE INTEREST IN THE PETERSBURG REGION.

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SUPPORT THE VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND ITS STUDENTSEDUCATION GRANTS TO THE UNIVERSITYS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDMAINTAIN AN ALUMNI HOUSE TO HOST UNIVERSITY EVENTS AND FOSTER STRONG ALUMNI TIES

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THE RESCUE SQUAD IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

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DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED,INC. IS A UNION OF THE FAITH COMMUNITY AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING TO THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF THE GREATER PETERSBURG REGION BY SERVING AS A CENTRALIZED SOURCE OF OUTREACH SERVICES.

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THE MISSION OF ROPCDC IS: TO REDEVELOP & REVITALIZE THE HUMAN & PHYSICAL CAPITAL OF THE HALIFAX COMMUNITY OF PETERSBURG, VA THROUGH HOUSING RENTALS, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT

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THIS ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE, AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH YEAR AROUND SCHEDULES OF SOCIALS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND FAMILY.

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THE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE BLACK FUNERAL SEVICE PROFESSION IN AREAS OF EDUCATION, BUSINESS ACCESS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, ALL WHILE ENSURING FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY TO ALL LICENSED PROVIDERS REGARDLESS OF COLOR.

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THE CLUB OPERATES AS A PRIVATE CLUB IN PETERSBURG VA. THE CLUB OFFERS QUARTERS AND PROVIDE VARIOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS

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SUPPORT LOCSL CHARITES AND NEEDED INDIVIDUALS IN THE PETERBURG AREA PRIMARILY FROM FUNDS RAISED THROUGH BINGO

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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BETHESDA CHURCH IS AN APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL FAITH BASED CHURCH THAT PEOPLE CAN BE RESTORED AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH CHRIST

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URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER RICHMOND EMPOWERS AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER UNDERSERVED PEOPLE TO ATTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, SOCIAL PARITY, POWER, AND CIVIL RIGHTS THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY.

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SPONSOR AND FACILITATED NUMEROUS SOCIAL AND CIVIC COMMUNITY SERVICE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVES; SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY BELL RINING. PROGRAM TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITIES TO TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD

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TO BUILD PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT, GOOD HEALTH, AND A REVITALIZED COMMUNITY. WE CELEBRATE AND EMBRACE THE GIFT AND RICHNESS OF DIVERSITY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO THE VALUE OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT IN EVERY PERSON AS WE CONTINUE BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.